Snip your way to a successful gardening season.
We consulted with gardening experts about the top plants to prune in winter.
She adds, It also allows you the chance to shape your roses to your desired size.
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They alsoattract local birds and bees, making them a garden hero.
Use sharp shears to trim clumps to about two to four inches above the ground.
Janney says youll want to neaten up your garden by removing last seasons spent blooms.
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Look for tiny eyes or notches on the stems of the hydrangea.
Make a cut right above a notch to your desired size.
Shape the hydrangea as you make your cuts.
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Just be mindful about pruning too early in areas with late frosts, as this can damage fresh shoots.
Also, refresh the soil in pots with new compost and check for proper drainage.
They also need to be pruned to promote consistent bearing from year to year.
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Also, take care to remove damaged or broken wood.
The idea is to create a scaffold of strong limbs to support the weight of the fruit.
Come wintertime, they go dormant and the leaves and vines wither.
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